Russ Bumba, Ed. D. Associate Vice President for Student Services and Research SC Technical College System March 7, 2014 THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE: DECISION v. DEVELOPMENT

1973: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1972: Title IX 1974: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act : Basic Educational Opportunity Grants (Pell Grant) 1990: Americans with Disabilities Act Wikipedia CHANGES

COLLEGES AND STUDENT BEHAVIOR Thomas Jefferson called the problem of student discipline “…the most difficult in American education.” Like the University of Virginia in Jefferson’s day, colleges and universities attempt to regulate behavior not just to prevent misbehavior, but also to foster a collegial environment in which students can live and learn productively. Edward N. Stoner II. Reviewing Your Student Discipline Policy: A Project Worth the Investment.

Colleges and Student Behavior Maintain a safe and secure environment Maintain an environment conducive to academic pursuits Maintain the college’s image

COLLEGES AND STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES “…a college is not a court of law and the real object of college discipline is not to ‘make the punishment fit the crime’ but …to educate the individual in the particular area where he (she) is weak.” (p.191) “ If the failure of the spirit, which have to do with integrity, honor and respect for the rights of others can be adjusted, the failures of the mind can be more easily met.” (p. 219) Hawkes, H. E. and Hawkes, A. L. (1945), Through a Dean’s Open Door, McGraw-Hill Publishers.

COLLEGES AND STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEDURES “Unfortunately, higher education has in recent years neglected its historical commitment to building character, values, and commitment to responsible citizenship. Blimling, G. S. and Whitt, E. J. (1999). Good Practices in Student Affairs: Principles to Foster Student Learning. American College Personnel Association. WHY? COURTS LEGISLATION FEDERAL AGENCIES

STRUCTURE FORMAL APPEAL INFORMAL

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDENT CONDUCT The student understands why the behavior was inappropriate The student understands his/her obligations as a member of the academic community The student understands the consequences of future misbehavior ACPA-College Student Educators International’s Commission for Student Conduct and Legal Issues (2010). Student Conduct Board Manual and Reference, p. 7

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDENT CONDUCT Meeting (Informal Hearing) –Explain purpose –Keep “informal” –Obtain Information –Decide Sanctions –Severity of Offense –Previous disciplinary record –Attitude Explain

CONTACT INFORMATION Russ Bumba, Ed. D. Associate Vice President for Student Services and Research SC Technical College System 111 Executive Center Drive Columbia, South Carolina (803)